Hoover backs Coolidge for 1928 in letters to friends
Washington reports Herbert Hoover, then secretary of commerce, has written to friends expressing belief that Calvin Coolidge is the logical choice to succeed himself in the 1928 presidential election. The notes, leaked by recipients, show Hoover seeking to avoid public political activity while privately supporting Coolidge.
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Heat Wave Pushes Canton Parks To Host To Sleep In Shade
Torrid heat pushed Canton residents into parks and lake waters as the thermometer hit 92 degrees on Monday afternoon before easing. Ice sellers reported distributing large amounts while noting line losses from melt. Chicago meanwhile faced a broader heat siege with 94.2 degrees recorded and 81 deaths recorded across states.
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Mellett murder may push Canton to city manager rule
Canton officials discussed replacing the old political system with a city manager form after the murder of Don R. Mellett publisher of The Daily News. Chamber leaders said the tragedy highlights corruption and may prompt immediate moves toward cleaner governance, though no action was taken at the Monday meeting.
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Canton Homicide Probe Turns On Underworld Ties
Detective work in the Don Mellett murder case widens as Lieut. Peter Connor grills George Psialias while Chief S A Lengel and Ora Slater pursue tips pointing to Canton’s underworld. Crowley and others are questioned. a Winchester shell is found near the crime scene, but no solid clues emerge.
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Warren
Harry Bouklias
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Drunken Officers Shoot in Muskogee Hotel Brawl
Five people were shot and seven beaten unconscious in a Muskogee brawl at three small hotels. Deputies Paul Davis and Wes Carmack were involved, with Davis shot through the chest and expected to die. They fought patrolmen before being overpowered.
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Secretary of State Thomas F. Martin Dies at 1906 shot
Thomas F. Martin who served as secretary of state of New Jersey died today in Weeha wken New Jersey. The death occurred July 20 and marks the loss of a longtime public official in state government.
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Veterans pledge to carry on for Don R. Mellett
Floyd Hughes Post 693 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars pledges to carry on in the fight for American citizenship after the death of Don R. Mellett. The resolution offers $100 for information leading to the capture of his assassins and calls for action to free Canton from underworld influence. Approved by Commander George L. Hewitt.
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Massillon Man Escapes Death
Massillon July 20 An auto ignoring a safety zone forced a man onto street car tracks. The motorman stopped the car before striking him. Louis Freda of Bloomberg Clothing Co reported the incident to police who will question the vehicle owner, per the report.
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Geiger Sues for 25000 in Auto Crash
Max Geiger of Alliance files in Common Pleas Court against Dan Wright of Massillon seeking 25000 damages after a May 18 1926 collision at Park and Columbia in Alliance. Geiger alleges Wright drove recklessly causing the wreck that left him permanently disabled. Sidney L Geiger of Alliance represents the plaintiff.
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McClintock seeks $5000 funds for murder case probe
Prosecutor C. B. McClintock filed an emergency request with Stark County Common Pleas Court to obtain an additional $5,000 under Ohio law. He argues crime prevalence and possible obstruction of justice in the Don R. Mellett murder investigation, saying current funds are insufficient for needed investigations and prosecutions.
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Driver Arrested After Crashing Through Railroad Gates
Betsy Bono of 1115 McKinley at SW was arrested on a reckless driving charge after crashing through Gibbs av railroad gates at Gibbs av and Tuscarawas st E and colliding with another car while driving on the wrong side of the road.
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Fighting Editor Reacts to Don Mellett Death
An editorial note from Carl C. Magee of the New Mexico State Tribune reflects on Don Mellett’s assassination. Magee argues vice and crime threaten law and order and urges readers to honor Mellett’s legacy by continuing the fight for civic righteousness.
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America
Canton's Curiosity Urges Quiet at Mellett Home
The Canton community is urged to refrain from visiting the Mellett home amid ongoing mystery. Crowds gathered on Claremont boulevard disturbing neighbors as the widow and children await news, with late night activity and vehicle parking causing distress.
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Detente in Warren murder case as investigators push for answers
Detectives link a Canton to Warren shootout with a missing suspect, while efforts to release Phialings on habeas corpus face prosecutor opposition. McClintock Slater and Hexamer state progress and confidence in solving the mystery as investigators search Warren area for a man named Jimmy the Greek and follow hotel leads.
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McClintock
Jim Herdlicka
Columbia Heights
Psialias
Herdlicka
Lintock
Slater
Earl Hexamer
Elmer Clark
Lengel
Ed Swope
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Lieut. Connor
William Grether
Canton Police Department
Obituary and donation list mayorly details across Akron paper
A fragmented obituary and memorial donation record lists Homer G. Oliver and E. A. Nentzenholzer as editors or advisers, with pledges from Longfellow chapter Ahepa and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Names such as Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Allerdice appear, totaling several thousand dollars in pledges and bequests noted alongside a Beacon Journal reference.
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McClintock Seeks Bond Increase in Murder Case
John Bouris, charged with second degree murder for a crime years ago, was re arrested Tuesday on the order of Prosecutor C. B. McClintock. McClintock seeks to raise Bouris bond from under $10,000 to $85,009. Hearing slated before Judge Tudge Deal Tuesday afternoon.
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